Focus Area: Hand & Wrist Conditions | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Tendon & Ligament Injuries | Hand Fractures | Guadalajara & Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

What Are Hand and Wrist Conditions?

Hand and wrist conditions cover a wide range of problems affecting the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves of the hand, including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendon and ligament injuries, fractures, and osteoarthritis of the hand's small joints. Because the hand is used constantly throughout the day, even minor injuries or early degenerative changes can quickly interfere with grip strength, dexterity, and overall function, making early evaluation important for the best long-term outcome.

Are You a Candidate for Hand and Wrist Care?

• Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand or fingers, especially at night
• Pain, swelling, or stiffness in the wrist or finger joints
• A finger that catches, locks, or snaps when bending or straightening (trigger finger)
• A recent fall, sports injury, or direct blow resulting in wrist or hand pain
• Difficulty gripping, pinching, or performing fine motor tasks
• Chronic wrist or hand pain that has not improved with rest or bracing

Why Choose SportMed for Hand and Wrist Care

• FIFA & FIMS certified care: our clinics follow internationally recognized sports and regenerative medicine protocols.
• Led by Dr. Francisco Arroyo: 25+ years of experience diagnosing and treating complex hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions.
• Precise, imaging-guided diagnosis: accurate identification of the specific tendon, nerve, ligament, or joint involved before building a treatment plan.
• Full spectrum of treatment options: from splinting and physiotherapy to regenerative injections and minimally invasive surgery.
• Two convenient locations: Guadalajara and Nuevo Vallarta, with bilingual coordination for patients traveling from abroad.

Your Treatment Journey

1. Comprehensive Evaluation: a physical exam, functional testing, and imaging to pinpoint the exact source of hand or wrist symptoms.
2. Personalized Treatment Planning: your care team designs a pathway based on the specific structure involved and your daily functional demands.
3. Conservative Care: splinting, activity modification, and targeted hand therapy to relieve pressure on affected nerves or tendons.
4. Regenerative & Injection-Based Treatment: PRP or corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and support tissue healing when appropriate.
5. Surgical Intervention When Needed: minimally invasive procedures to release compressed nerves, repair tendons, or address fractures.
6. Guided Rehabilitation: a supervised hand therapy program restores strength, dexterity, and range of motion.

What Results Can You Expect?

Outcomes depend on the specific condition and how early it is addressed. Many patients with nerve compression or tendon irritation notice meaningful relief within weeks of starting conservative or injection-based therapy, while post-surgical recovery for fractures or tendon repairs typically involves a structured rehabilitation period of several weeks to a few months. SportMed's goal is to restore pain-free grip strength and fine motor function so you can return to work, sport, and daily activities with confidence.

Real Patients, Real Recoveries

Don't just take our word for it, hear directly from patients we've helped get back to the activities they love, in the Patient Stories section of our homepage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow passage in the wrist, becomes compressed, causing numbness, tingling, or weakness in the thumb and fingers. It's one of the most common causes of hand symptoms we treat at SportMed.

Do all hand injuries require surgery?

No. Many hand and wrist conditions, including early carpal tunnel syndrome and mild tendon irritation, respond well to splinting, hand therapy, and injections. Surgery is generally reserved for cases where conservative treatment hasn't provided adequate relief or there is significant structural damage.

How long does recovery take after hand surgery?

Recovery timelines vary by procedure, but most patients follow a structured hand therapy program for several weeks to a few months after surgery to rebuild strength, flexibility, and fine motor control.

Can hand osteoarthritis be treated without surgery?

Yes, in many cases. Activity modification, splinting, anti-inflammatory approaches, and regenerative injections can meaningfully ease pain and stiffness from hand osteoarthritis, with surgery considered only when these options no longer provide sufficient relief.